Who had Jack Purcell shoes back in the day?
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You probably have to be mid 50's to appreciate this thread.
Remember the fake ones? You better not go to school wearing those :lol:
Holy shit, they still make them.
Never heard of them. PF Fliers when I was in grade school.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Purcell
Shoes
Purcell designed a canvas and rubber badminton sneaker for the B.F. Goodrich Company of Canada in 1935. He designed the shoe to provide more protection and support on badminton courts.<SUP id=cite_ref-cshof_0-6 class=reference>[1]</SUP> In the 1970s, Converse purchased the trademark rights to Jack Purcell sneakers - which it still produces and sells today. The shoe, which is similar in appearance to Converse's Chuck Taylor All-Stars, can be distinguished by the signature "smile" across the toe.<SUP id=cite_ref-2 class=reference>[3]</SUP> Converse "Jack Purcells" are still popular - but more for their vintage fashion appeal than for athletic use.<SUP id=cite_ref-3 class=reference>[4]</SUP>
Shoes
Purcell designed a canvas and rubber badminton sneaker for the B.F. Goodrich Company of Canada in 1935. He designed the shoe to provide more protection and support on badminton courts.<SUP id=cite_ref-cshof_0-6 class=reference>[1]</SUP> In the 1970s, Converse purchased the trademark rights to Jack Purcell sneakers - which it still produces and sells today. The shoe, which is similar in appearance to Converse's Chuck Taylor All-Stars, can be distinguished by the signature "smile" across the toe.<SUP id=cite_ref-2 class=reference>[3]</SUP> Converse "Jack Purcells" are still popular - but more for their vintage fashion appeal than for athletic use.<SUP id=cite_ref-3 class=reference>[4]</SUP>
